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their economy there. american employers, posted the fewest job openings in five months in april. 12.5 million americans unemployed last month and means more than 3.5 people competing for every single job opening. >>> a house committee expected to vote this morning on a proposal to find attorney general eric holder in contempt of congress representative daryl issa wants holder to turn over documents about an investigation into gun smuggling, the fast and furious program. holder wants an assurance if he does turn them over, the congressman's subpoena will be satisfied. >>> u.s. military investigators are reportedly recommending disciplinary action for up to seven american troops for the burning of korans in afghanistan. no final decision has been made just yet. but they are calling for the troops to face administrative punishments rather than criminal charges for what was likely a mistake. the burning took place at a u.s. base back in february. triggering riots that left more than 30 people dead including t
their economy there. american employers, posted the fewest job openings in five months in april. 12.5 million americans unemployed last month and means more than 3.5 people competing for every single job opening. >>> a house committee expected to vote this morning on a proposal to find attorney general eric holder in contempt of congress representative daryl issa wants holder to turn over documents about an investigation into gun smuggling, the fast and furious program. holder wants an...
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economy were to slow down. he said he is ready to act to prevent another recession if that means pumping more money into the u.s. economy he is prepared to do that. >> i guess the good news here if there is any, the banks got what they expected essentially thapt knew this was coming. they prepared for it. they say they have recent safe guards in place. those weren't taken into account as well. >> basically when you downgrade a bank they have to pay more for the debt and there is the trickle down effect then we have to kind of pay for that. >> hate when that happens. >> didn't you. moody's has been doing this. in june it downgraded spain by three notches after downgrading 16 spanish lenders in may. cut the ratings on seven german and three austrian. >> credit suisse, three notch thousands. bit of a surprise. >> moving on. jurors in the jerry sandusky case will begin their first full day of deliberations this morning. but without one bombshell piece of information. just after the panel was sequestered, sandusky's
economy were to slow down. he said he is ready to act to prevent another recession if that means pumping more money into the u.s. economy he is prepared to do that. >> i guess the good news here if there is any, the banks got what they expected essentially thapt knew this was coming. they prepared for it. they say they have recent safe guards in place. those weren't taken into account as well. >> basically when you downgrade a bank they have to pay more for the debt and there is the...
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the economy. >> america must lead. and for that to happen, we have to strengthen our economy here at home. you can't have 23 million people struggling to get a job. >> what we also have been able to do is position our self so we can start rebuilding america, that's what my plan does. >> reporter: there are few remaining undecided voters left. and beoth campaigns say the majority of them are women. last night, president obama and mitt romney, emphasized the domestic angles of their foreign policies in order to try to sway them. rob, sunny, back to you. >> thank you, a lot, karen. amazing, there were certain points in the debate wait this is supposed to be about foreign policy. they brought it back to the economy. talked about education, teachers. let's stick to topic. bob s bob -- bob schieffer had to bring them back to topic. >> that is smart for mitt roichlt that romney. president obama having the press breachin . briefings. romney had to shift the conversation to the economy. i felt he did pretty well with that. >> e
the economy. >> america must lead. and for that to happen, we have to strengthen our economy here at home. you can't have 23 million people struggling to get a job. >> what we also have been able to do is position our self so we can start rebuilding america, that's what my plan does. >> reporter: there are few remaining undecided voters left. and beoth campaigns say the majority of them are women. last night, president obama and mitt romney, emphasized the domestic angles of...
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. >> this president's economy is not working for the american people. >> the republican contenders had a rough week. attacks from the obama campaign about time in the private sector and questions from his fellow republicans about his tax returns. romney launched a new attack, but had to date all the way back to last friday from this statement from president obama. >> if you got a business, you didn't build that. somebody else made that happen. the point is that when we succeed, we succeed because we are initiative, but also because we do things together. >> romney called it startling and the crowd loved it. >> to say something like that is not just foolishness, but it's insulting to every entrepreneur. >> the campaign slams romney for finances. >> tax havens, offshore accounts, carried interest. mitt romney used every trick in the book. what is mitt romney hiding? >> romney insists he will release two year of tax returns, but the pressure is building. even robbery republicans say he should bite the bullet to move on. >> the advice i would give romney is who cares about your tax returns
. >> this president's economy is not working for the american people. >> the republican contenders had a rough week. attacks from the obama campaign about time in the private sector and questions from his fellow republicans about his tax returns. romney launched a new attack, but had to date all the way back to last friday from this statement from president obama. >> if you got a business, you didn't build that. somebody else made that happen. the point is that when we...
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economy. and chairman ben bernanke plans to detail the plans later today after a full day of discussions in washington. the fed wants to purchase more bonds to ease long-term interest rates. economists say that may put americans in a borrowing and spending mood. >>> latest outlook on unemployment is expected this morning as the labor department releases its weekly report. analysts predict increases in unemployment filings, temporary automotive shutdowns occur, last month's job report showed 96,000 jobs were created. a weak showing. unemployment rate is at 8.1%. >>> the bust of a group of workers at new york's jfk airport is raising questions about security there this morning. 18 employees were arrested yesterday in connection with the theft of $20 million worth of the small alcohol bottles from american airlines planes. >> they're so cute. >> yes, they are. expensive as well. >> expensive as well. 15 of the guys were workers for an airlines catering company, three were security guard paid to l
economy. and chairman ben bernanke plans to detail the plans later today after a full day of discussions in washington. the fed wants to purchase more bonds to ease long-term interest rates. economists say that may put americans in a borrowing and spending mood. >>> latest outlook on unemployment is expected this morning as the labor department releases its weekly report. analysts predict increases in unemployment filings, temporary automotive shutdowns occur, last month's job report...
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a crisis that has threat tuned drag america's economy don with it. and second, new numbers showing american businesses added 200,000 jobs last month. the last time the dow was this high the recession was just beginning and george w. bush was president. the four years since then have been a by turns, thrilling, soul killing, roller coaster ride. march 2009, the dow hit its low point, 6,547. 50% of its value wiped out. but since then, an historic surge, the fastest since world war ii. although uncertainty remains. >> it is a sigh of relief, i don't think it is long term. i think it is something that we get this week. and maybe next week. and then, we're off to the races again. >> reporter: next shoe to drop, a big one, tomorrow. the august jobs number. many of the recent reports have been very disappointing. but itf this one exceeds expectations today's rally could very well continue. dan harris, abc news. >>> new concerns this morning about syria's stockpile of chemical weapons. a published report says it may be larger and more dispersed around the co
a crisis that has threat tuned drag america's economy don with it. and second, new numbers showing american businesses added 200,000 jobs last month. the last time the dow was this high the recession was just beginning and george w. bush was president. the four years since then have been a by turns, thrilling, soul killing, roller coaster ride. march 2009, the dow hit its low point, 6,547. 50% of its value wiped out. but since then, an historic surge, the fastest since world war ii. although...
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. >> people don't realize how -- integral role corn plays in our, economy there too. the farmer has got to be a tough life, to go through the severe weather patches here. so, so many thoughts and prayers with the farmers here. like you said, as the piece pointed out the ripple effects could be all over the supermarket in a few weeks. >> hitting us. >> exactly. at a time when no one can afford all that extra stuff. >> survivors are describing chaos on board a crowded yacht that cap sided off long island, new york killing three children. 27 people packed on the boat to watch fireworks wednesday night. the man piloting the 34-foot boat says lightning cracked and then the boat was slammed by a wave. the three children, two of them cousins were trapped in the cabin as the yacht sank. >> fire has hit the historic hershey park arena on the grounds of the theme park. the workers were putting a roof on when the three alarm fire broke out, the building where wilt chamberlain set an nba record scoring 100 points for the philadelphia warriors in a game against the new york knicks
. >> people don't realize how -- integral role corn plays in our, economy there too. the farmer has got to be a tough life, to go through the severe weather patches here. so, so many thoughts and prayers with the farmers here. like you said, as the piece pointed out the ripple effects could be all over the supermarket in a few weeks. >> hitting us. >> exactly. at a time when no one can afford all that extra stuff. >> survivors are describing chaos on board a crowded...
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thank you very much. >> has to buy everything and it helps s the economy. i don't get that treatment. my son did make this for me >>> this morning on "world news >>> this morning on "world news now" -- lack of sleep. that's what experts say caused a pilot's meltdown over texas mid flight. >>> why this raises new questions about flight crew fatigue and everyone's safety in the skies. it is wednesday, july 11th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >>> good wednesday morning, i'm sunny hostin. paula faris is on assignment. >> and i'm rob nelson. good morning, everybody. and people are asking did a lack of sleep really make that pilot lose it in the middle of the flight? we all remember this story, he really did kind of have an episode. now saying it is sleep deprivation what led to it. >> it's possible. >> possible -- very interesting story. there is some doubt there as well. >>> also this morning -- cities in crisis, coast to coast, the drastic steps in cities that have simply run out of money. talk about a sign of the times. entire cities
thank you very much. >> has to buy everything and it helps s the economy. i don't get that treatment. my son did make this for me >>> this morning on "world news >>> this morning on "world news now" -- lack of sleep. that's what experts say caused a pilot's meltdown over texas mid flight. >>> why this raises new questions about flight crew fatigue and everyone's safety in the skies. it is wednesday, july 11th. >> announcer: from abc news,...
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the budget cuts are aiming to keep greece from going bankrupt and taking the global economy right down with it. >>> and markets in asia opened just hours after that vote. so far investors there seem to be responding pretty positively. but they are also looking ahead to the next hurdle in all the of this. european finance ministers meet wednesday to discuss the next outlay of cash to prop up the greek economy. >>> the president travels to virginia today to outline the budget he will send to congress. it's expected to call for reducing the deficit by $4 trillion over the next decade but also projects a $1.3 trillion deficit for this year. the president plans to cut medicare and medicaid by $360 billion and eliminate the bush tax cuts for the wealthy as well. he's proposing $475 billion for infrastructure projects and another 350 billion to create jobs and stimulate the economy. i know we just threw a lot of numbers at you. the president is still facing criticism, however, over the mandate to pay for birth control. the controversy poured into the pews this sunday after he proposed a compr
the budget cuts are aiming to keep greece from going bankrupt and taking the global economy right down with it. >>> and markets in asia opened just hours after that vote. so far investors there seem to be responding pretty positively. but they are also looking ahead to the next hurdle in all the of this. european finance ministers meet wednesday to discuss the next outlay of cash to prop up the greek economy. >>> the president travels to virginia today to outline the budget he...
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president obama argued the economy can grow with further spending on domestic programs like education, paid for in part by raising taxes on the wealthy. he described his opponent as plotting to cut spending in a way that would hurt the middle-class. >> i don't believe giving some one like mr. romney another huge tax cut is worth ending the guarantees of basic security we have provided the elderly and the sick and those who are actively looking for work. >> reporter: mitt romney for his part continued to paint himself as the businessman. >> i love jobs. >> reporter: wants to cut spending and taxes. >> he has put together as much debt as all the prior presidents combined. you want four more years of that? you call that forward? that's forward over a cliff. >> reporter: romney's larger message, if you don't like the economy, fire the guy in charge. >> thinking about people who i want to have work for me, whether my doctor, the person that will be painting the house, i want to make sure they did a good job the first time. if they didn't. i want someone who can do a better job. >> reporter
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economy. and his re-election chances long with it. the president sees the two-day international summit as a pivotal moment and will argue the progress made here is crucial to creating jobs. also the escalating violence in syria. the president meets today with newly re-elected russian president putin. but their relationship is being tested. the president wants putin to help efforts to end syrian president assad's dictatorship. despite the heat here in mexico, their meeting is expected to be quite chilly. mary bruce, abc news, los cabos, mexico. >>> and mitt romney spent father's day on the campaign trail, with three of his grandkids in tow. at an event earlier in ohio, romney was nearly drowned out by protesters who shouted for him to go home. a group of romney's staffers moved a set of speakers into the middle of the group of protesters to try to drown them out in return. >>> we are getting a sneak peek this morning into the tell-all book by john edwards' former mistress, rielle hunter. an advance copy obtained by the associated press
economy. and his re-election chances long with it. the president sees the two-day international summit as a pivotal moment and will argue the progress made here is crucial to creating jobs. also the escalating violence in syria. the president meets today with newly re-elected russian president putin. but their relationship is being tested. the president wants putin to help efforts to end syrian president assad's dictatorship. despite the heat here in mexico, their meeting is expected to be...
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global economy remains weak. you can never think here in the u.s. we are immune to what is happening in global economics. interesting. always. >> domino effect. >>> small new jersey town is in shock. now that two teenage brothers have been charged with murdering their 12-year-old neighbor. police say it was the boys' mother who helped them solve the horrible crime. jen maxfield of wnbc reports. ♪ >> reporter: hundred of people filled the clayton baptist church to remember autumn pasquale in song and prayer. >> she was one of the best people i ever met. caring. trusting. >> reporter: mourners embraced her parents in the sanctuary and lit candles for the seventh grader outside. >> this is a horrific tragedy that doesn't happen here. >> reporter: adding to the tragedy of autumn's death is the fact that two young men, brothers, ages 15 and 17, students at clayton high school, have been charged with her murder. police say the younger boy lured her inside the family's home on east clayton avenue so he could steal her bike and sell the parts. >> he never
global economy remains weak. you can never think here in the u.s. we are immune to what is happening in global economics. interesting. always. >> domino effect. >>> small new jersey town is in shock. now that two teenage brothers have been charged with murdering their 12-year-old neighbor. police say it was the boys' mother who helped them solve the horrible crime. jen maxfield of wnbc reports. ♪ >> reporter: hundred of people filled the clayton baptist church to remember...
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fix-it for the economy because of his business experience. so i think voters, entirely legitimately, want to know, what exactly was that business experience? >> reporter: meanwhile, instead of talking about the economy, the president has made the focus of this campaign what year mitt romney left his job. so if romney can withstand this onslaught, get himself back on track, he'll be running an absolutely brilliant campaign. if he can't, he'll be losing control of his own identity. >> thank you. >> it's really fascinating, though, because it has been all about bain capital now with all these attack ads. >> sure. >> mitt romney says, i left in 1999 to help with the olympics. but now if you look at a lot of the paperwork -- >> his name's on the letterhead. >> it's more like 2002 or a little bit later. >> sure. >> he's saying, no, i retired retroactively. this has become a real issue for mitt romney. >> romney's ready to fire back. going after obama on cronyism and all these things coming up this week. so it's just the beginning. >> it's heating u
fix-it for the economy because of his business experience. so i think voters, entirely legitimately, want to know, what exactly was that business experience? >> reporter: meanwhile, instead of talking about the economy, the president has made the focus of this campaign what year mitt romney left his job. so if romney can withstand this onslaught, get himself back on track, he'll be running an absolutely brilliant campaign. if he can't, he'll be losing control of his own identity. >>...
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that simple. >> he inherited a deeply damaged economy. he put a floor under the crash. he began the long, hard road to recovery and laid the foundation for a modern, more well balanced economy that will produce millions of good new jobs. >> reporter: a message aimed squarely at middle of the road voters who are disappointed in president obama but still haven't committed to romney. president obama and clinton have had a rocky history. but with the president's popularity ratings the lowest preconvention for any incumbent since the 1980s, the obama campaign knows the big impact that clinton could have. >> bill clinton loves to be needed as much as he needs to be loved. he is really needed by barack obama right now. >> reporter: president obama will make his sales pitch to voters here in this arena. that was not the original plan of course, rob, paula, but because of weather concerns, democrats decided to move it inside this arena. they say they will not let that rain on their parade. >> a lot of folks thought they were going to hear the pres
that simple. >> he inherited a deeply damaged economy. he put a floor under the crash. he began the long, hard road to recovery and laid the foundation for a modern, more well balanced economy that will produce millions of good new jobs. >> reporter: a message aimed squarely at middle of the road voters who are disappointed in president obama but still haven't committed to romney. president obama and clinton have had a rocky history. but with the president's popularity ratings the...
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. >>> a top leader in iran acknowledged new sanctions are having an effect on that country's economy. the vice president said authorities had stockpiled imported goods and hard currency to help cushion the blow. all 27 members of the european union stopped buying iranian oil yesterday. that's about 18% of iran's exports. sanctions to pressure iran over its nuclear program. >>> also, voters in mexico's presidential election have sent a message they're fed up with drug violence and troubled economy. official results are expected to show a return to the old guard with a victory to the party -- say it -- [ speaking spanish ] >> whose party was voted out of power 12 years ago. the ruling party candidate, first woman to run for president in mexico on a major party line has officially conceded defeat. >> i will teach you how to say it. enrique pena nieto. >> say it one more time. >> enrique pena nieto. >> you got it. >> leave it to a pro. >>> well, now to the presidential battle here, right at home. new attack ads from the obama campaign appear to be gaining traction with voters. >> abc's ri
. >>> a top leader in iran acknowledged new sanctions are having an effect on that country's economy. the vice president said authorities had stockpiled imported goods and hard currency to help cushion the blow. all 27 members of the european union stopped buying iranian oil yesterday. that's about 18% of iran's exports. sanctions to pressure iran over its nuclear program. >>> also, voters in mexico's presidential election have sent a message they're fed up with drug violence...
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in reigniting this economy, in putting people back to work. >> reporter: while voters don't need to fall in love with mitt romney, they do need to actually like him or at least not dislike him. and there is some fresh evidence right now that democratic attacks on mitt romney are starting to get traction, especially in some of the battleground states. there are new calls this weekend by republicans for a stronger pushback from mitt romney on some of these attacks. they say they want to see a more active and strong response from mitt romney any time that democrats try to define him. back to you, paula, rob. >> thank you, amy. senator dick durbin talking about romney, the first and only candidate for the president of the united states with a swiss bank account, with tax avoidance schemes that involves so many foreign countries. the democrats making an attempt to define romney as out of touch and in some ways un-american. >> twisting obviously or -- rather, changing the direction from jobs and the economy to this. 8.2% unemployment, highest unemployment rate in the past 30 years for any acti
in reigniting this economy, in putting people back to work. >> reporter: while voters don't need to fall in love with mitt romney, they do need to actually like him or at least not dislike him. and there is some fresh evidence right now that democratic attacks on mitt romney are starting to get traction, especially in some of the battleground states. there are new calls this weekend by republicans for a stronger pushback from mitt romney on some of these attacks. they say they want to see...
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the entire economy does well. when a few folks are doing well at the top and everybody else is getting squeezed the economy grows slower. mr. obama criticized himself and joked a bit about vice president biden and "50 shades of grey." third presidential debate takes place monday. and candidates go one-on-one for a final time. we well have complete coverage. all starts at 9:00 p.m. eastern and 6:00 pacific. >>> new questions this morning about quazi nafis, the man accused of trying to bomb the federal reserve bank. and the way he made to new york. he entered on a student visa to attend college in missouri then transferred to new york. new york senator charles shumer said that should have raised some red flags. >> we do know that the student visa program in the hand of a few wrong-doers, so-called sham universities around the country, are serving as a back door for foreign nationals to enter our country improperly. >> shumer says there is no evidence of wrongdoing on the part of the missouri university that granted
the entire economy does well. when a few folks are doing well at the top and everybody else is getting squeezed the economy grows slower. mr. obama criticized himself and joked a bit about vice president biden and "50 shades of grey." third presidential debate takes place monday. and candidates go one-on-one for a final time. we well have complete coverage. all starts at 9:00 p.m. eastern and 6:00 pacific. >>> new questions this morning about quazi nafis, the man accused of...
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. >> reporter: assaulting our senses, our economy, and our health. jim avila, abc news, lake petenwell, wisconsin. >> that is nasty stuff. >> oh, that's an understand statement, but the wisconsin department of natural resources says the best way to treat this is naturally, but they say it could take several years to get rid of it completely. in fact, there was a large amount of -- lake erie, almost a third of the surface, covered. >> cut big time into the fishing industry there. apparently it's in more or less every state. peaks august through september. nearly every state in the union. clearly really bad there. in the great lakes area. >> scientific term, cyano bacteria. >> yeah. >> cyano meaning green for blue? >> right. that's what i heard. a condition most of us could ever imagine. >> in this connected day and age, what is it like to not use e-mail? can we all dream about that? the answer when we come back on "world news now." >> hmm. >> announcer: abc's "world news noúl >>> okay. so we all have our smartphones, our iphones, our nanos, everythin
. >> reporter: assaulting our senses, our economy, and our health. jim avila, abc news, lake petenwell, wisconsin. >> that is nasty stuff. >> oh, that's an understand statement, but the wisconsin department of natural resources says the best way to treat this is naturally, but they say it could take several years to get rid of it completely. in fact, there was a large amount of -- lake erie, almost a third of the surface, covered. >> cut big time into the fishing...
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economy. >>> chairman ben bernanke says the fed will pump $40 billion into the economy, each month until it emproves. >> the goal is to bring unemployment down to 7.6% next year. abc's correspondent has the details. >> reporter: what the federal reserve chairman did was unprecedented. anuncing the fed would buy back some $40 billion worth of mortgage backed securities each month. what makes the decision so remarkable it is open ended meaning the fed can print as much money a it wants for as long as it wants. they have tried this top of program twice before, limited versions with only lackluster results. but the fed says the economy need a longer boost. >> it isn't growing fast enough to make significant progress reducing unemployment rate. the weak job market should concern every american. >> we have seen similar types of programs from the fed before why does ben bernanke think this will be different? >> the key aspect of the program is it is unlimited. the fed is not going to let its foot off the gas pedal until it is confident it seems improvement in the labor market. >> think of your
economy. >>> chairman ben bernanke says the fed will pump $40 billion into the economy, each month until it emproves. >> the goal is to bring unemployment down to 7.6% next year. abc's correspondent has the details. >> reporter: what the federal reserve chairman did was unprecedented. anuncing the fed would buy back some $40 billion worth of mortgage backed securities each month. what makes the decision so remarkable it is open ended meaning the fed can print as much money...
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economy, size of government, and taxes -- a certain area of taxes. what they really want people to see about romney that's he is human. that's an area where obama winds hands down, that favorability and likability. but the rnc chairman says they want to portray romney as a man that is decent, honorable and gave away his father's inheritance, started something from nothing and created a great business. the message they are trying to disseminate to the public. they know this climb in terms of popularity is uphill. >> lot of folks don't start paying attention until labor day time of year. they want to nationally introduce him. we'll see. also should be interesting how they handle the abortion issue, how they handle, particularly, in a state like florida, medicare issue as well. there is the personal side. the policy side. they're going to try to put it out there. and you know, shape their message. democrats get their turn. get ready for grand political theater. >> neck in neck. >>> now to a developing story to bring you. a powerful earthquake struck el
economy, size of government, and taxes -- a certain area of taxes. what they really want people to see about romney that's he is human. that's an area where obama winds hands down, that favorability and likability. but the rnc chairman says they want to portray romney as a man that is decent, honorable and gave away his father's inheritance, started something from nothing and created a great business. the message they are trying to disseminate to the public. they know this climb in terms of...
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i think we thought, economy, economy, economy. now, foreign policy, foreign policy, middle east. >> speaking of the debates. early voting is going to start in iowa and ohio. i believe in iowa it starts september 27th. in ohio, october, october 2nd in ohio. the day before the first presidential debate which is october 3rd in denver. first of three presidential debates. >> that is fascinating if i can't wait to see the debates. >> the economy, and foreign policy, things the president is vulnerable on, and thing that romney so far has not been able to really solidify his case either. >> yeah. >>> six days and counting, chicago's teachers asking for more time as their strike grind into week two. teacher reps say they haven't had a chance to properly look over the city's offer. this morning, mayor rahm emanuel is turning to the courts. he plans to file an injunction to end what he calls "an illegal strike." the union says school won't reopen until wednesday at the earliest. >> well they're not happy with the agreement. they would look
i think we thought, economy, economy, economy. now, foreign policy, foreign policy, middle east. >> speaking of the debates. early voting is going to start in iowa and ohio. i believe in iowa it starts september 27th. in ohio, october, october 2nd in ohio. the day before the first presidential debate which is october 3rd in denver. first of three presidential debates. >> that is fascinating if i can't wait to see the debates. >> the economy, and foreign policy, things the...
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thought the economy was getting better went for the president. he did well among those that thought romney's policies would benefit the wealthy. >> huge lead among unmarried women. 38 points for the president. definitely opened it up there. 10% of the latino vote. latino vote, comprised 10% of the vote. >> first time in double digits. overwhelmingly, went for president obama, in his speech, mentioned again we have to do what we can in terms of immigration and getting that actually going. >> we'll see. again, a lot of talk tonight. see what happens on capitol hill. >> just see some hugging. please. >> yeah. as millions went to the polls tuesday. no surprise here. everything did not go off without a hitch. >> most hassles were isolated. none appeared that substantial. many voters expressing frustration. >> i'm actually late for work right now. it's about two hours. the lines were in shambles. it was crazy. >> i have been to this poll several times, but today the line was poorly organized. >> i can attest to that as well. even before lunchtime tuesd
thought the economy was getting better went for the president. he did well among those that thought romney's policies would benefit the wealthy. >> huge lead among unmarried women. 38 points for the president. definitely opened it up there. 10% of the latino vote. latino vote, comprised 10% of the vote. >> first time in double digits. overwhelmingly, went for president obama, in his speech, mentioned again we have to do what we can in terms of immigration and getting that actually...
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. >> so many small businesses folding because of, taxes and, the economy, and so they open up this little office in reno, nevada, collect and invest its profits, 0% corporate tax rate. >> only going to get worse. some analysts say this fiscal year, apple could make up to $47 billion. and still pay that, comparative paltry tax percentage. i don't get it. capitol hill, do something. you know, time we are all hurting. come on. and coming up next, who is not laughing now at some of jimmy kimmel's jokes at the white house correspondents' dinner. >> who is spreading rumors about michael jackson, whitney houston and a love affair. details coming up in "the skinny." michael jackson, whitney houston and a love affair. details coming up in "the skinny." ♪ ♪ skinny so skinny >> welcome back, everybody. of course this weekend was the big white house correspondents' dinner in d.c. so all of the celebrities, politicians, media types get together to poke fun at each other and have a few drinks, a good old-time. do the whole fancy thing here. jimmy kimmel our own abc's jimmy kimmel was the host this
. >> so many small businesses folding because of, taxes and, the economy, and so they open up this little office in reno, nevada, collect and invest its profits, 0% corporate tax rate. >> only going to get worse. some analysts say this fiscal year, apple could make up to $47 billion. and still pay that, comparative paltry tax percentage. i don't get it. capitol hill, do something. you know, time we are all hurting. come on. and coming up next, who is not laughing now at some of...
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with this economy. they're going to cram people in there. >> it is expensive there. >> it is very expensive there. new york is trying it as well. and boston. i don't know. >> hey, we all started fresh out of school. >> i could live there. >> i used to. and try to guess somebody's pin. don't use, 1, 2,3, 4. apparently, 1, 2, 3, 4 will work 10% of the time. if you have an atm card. 10 times out of 100 it will work. >> who does that? 1, 2, 3, 4. >> 10 out of 100 do. >> who is watching, using that. change it. last but not least. you know ed o'neill, tv character from "modern family" and the other show "married with children." well we have some pictures. apparent low he was reading the newspaper, that's right. and, on "married with children" and turns out he is reading the same newspaper on "modern family." know why, >>> this morning on "world news now" -- six weeks away until election day. president obama making a major address on the global stage. >> while republican challenger, mitt romney, reenergizes hi
with this economy. they're going to cram people in there. >> it is expensive there. >> it is very expensive there. new york is trying it as well. and boston. i don't know. >> hey, we all started fresh out of school. >> i could live there. >> i used to. and try to guess somebody's pin. don't use, 1, 2,3, 4. apparently, 1, 2, 3, 4 will work 10% of the time. if you have an atm card. 10 times out of 100 it will work. >> who does that? 1, 2, 3, 4. >> 10 out...
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sparring over everything from libya to the economy to medicare to abortion. and with just 25 days left until the election, the question is did either one manage to sway those all-important, undecided voters the abc's karen travers is in danville, kentucky with more on the big veep stakes. good morning, karen. >> reporter: good morning, rob. good morning, paula. they certainly got to a wide range of topics in last night's debate. that was in just 90 minutes. vice president biden and congressman paul ryan came ready for battle and effectively made their arguments. this is no surprise to you guys there at home. here in kentucky both side are claiming victory. both vice president biden and congressman paul ryan aggressively challenged the other ticket's positions. it began on foreign policy an last month's attack on the american consulate in libya. ryan slammed the administration for a slow response. >> it took the president two weeks to acknowledge this was a terrorist attack. >> with all due respect that is a bunch of malarkey. >> reporter: ryan said that the o
sparring over everything from libya to the economy to medicare to abortion. and with just 25 days left until the election, the question is did either one manage to sway those all-important, undecided voters the abc's karen travers is in danville, kentucky with more on the big veep stakes. good morning, karen. >> reporter: good morning, rob. good morning, paula. they certainly got to a wide range of topics in last night's debate. that was in just 90 minutes. vice president biden and...
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even romney is now admitting the economy is starting to turn around. what this all means for the race. >> another big headline this morning is new inside information about that army sergeant accused of killing 16 afghan villagers. robert bales' attorney met with him for seven hours yesterday. what they say bales' biggest fear is right now. >>> and also this half hour, the 13-year-old wisconsin girl who started her own charity after seeing something right here on abc news. she's now getting worldwide recognition. she actually will be headed to london to, get this, carry the olympic torch. she has done a lot at a very young age. >> yes, she has. >>> rick santorum has been forced to backtrack a little after telling a campaign rally in illinois that he doesn't care what the unemployment rate is going to be. >> mitt romney pounced on those remarks and then later santorum tried to clarify his position telling reporters he is concerned about unemployment rates but that his candidacy does not hinge on them. with the dramatic lead-up to today's primary in illin
even romney is now admitting the economy is starting to turn around. what this all means for the race. >> another big headline this morning is new inside information about that army sergeant accused of killing 16 afghan villagers. robert bales' attorney met with him for seven hours yesterday. what they say bales' biggest fear is right now. >>> and also this half hour, the 13-year-old wisconsin girl who started her own charity after seeing something right here on abc news. she's...
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slamming president obama on the economy. really hammering home the need for cutting federal spending and reducing the deficit. ann romney the other night she was trying to reach out to women voters, trying to reach out to middle of the road, moderates. last night that's not who paul ryan was looking at. he was really aiming the speech at the base. >> a point there too, funny, women make up 2/3 of undecided voters. that's why they're so critical here. democrats didn't waste much time of in responding to the big speech last night. how are they defending themselves this morning? >> rob, no shock here. democrats didn't really like paul ryan's speech. not as much as the people in the room liked it. the official response from obama campaign was there was not one tangible idea in the speech. they're also quibbling with two major parts. go through them quickly. first, paul ryan went after president obama on the debt commission. he calls to order the debt commission, asks for recommendations on what to do and rejected it and ignored
slamming president obama on the economy. really hammering home the need for cutting federal spending and reducing the deficit. ann romney the other night she was trying to reach out to women voters, trying to reach out to middle of the road, moderates. last night that's not who paul ryan was looking at. he was really aiming the speech at the base. >> a point there too, funny, women make up 2/3 of undecided voters. that's why they're so critical here. democrats didn't waste much time of in...
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so this is affecting our economy. it's affecting the global economy. >> reporter: for now it's the greek economy that's in shambles. after five years of recession, 20% more greeks are homehomeles. rising crime has sent gun sales soaring. and 1 in 10 people in athens need soup kitchens to survive. >> people have no other choice but to come to a place like this? >> yeah. because that's their only option if they do not want to start stealing and, you know, starving in the streets. >> reporter: no party has enough votes to form a government. at least not yet. and that means prolonged uncertainty. nick schifrin, abc news, athens, greece. >> that was abc's nick schifrin reporting again from athens, greece. >>> and staying overseas, democracy may have taken a back seat in egypt. muslim brotherhood says its islamist candidate won the presidential election but right after polls closed last night the interim military rulers seized even more power. so right now it's pretty uncertain whether the military will make good on its pro
so this is affecting our economy. it's affecting the global economy. >> reporter: for now it's the greek economy that's in shambles. after five years of recession, 20% more greeks are homehomeles. rising crime has sent gun sales soaring. and 1 in 10 people in athens need soup kitchens to survive. >> people have no other choice but to come to a place like this? >> yeah. because that's their only option if they do not want to start stealing and, you know, starving in the...
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. >> reporter: polls indicate jobs and the economy will almost certainly determine the outcome of the race. jake tapper, nbc news, the white house. >>> fbi dive team is expected to help in the is for those missing girls in iowa this morning. it's been one week since the cousins vanished near a late. attention has been focused lately on the criminal background of one of the girl's parents. an attorney has advised the parents to stop talking to police. >>> a washington state woman is recovering from a wild attack at her neighborhood park. and the culprit, a pack of raccoons. she was on her daily walk when five raccoons pounced on her, leaving her covered with bite marks, scratches and puncture wounds. the attack finally ended when her dog chased the raccoons away. >> i've never seen anything like it. it was horrible to watch. >> i'm down on the ground, i'm bleeding, i'm going into shock. my teeth are chattering. >> reporter: if she was weaker and less fit the attack could have been fatal. she plans to continue her walks through the park. she will be carrying her pepper spray, and i'm su
. >> reporter: polls indicate jobs and the economy will almost certainly determine the outcome of the race. jake tapper, nbc news, the white house. >>> fbi dive team is expected to help in the is for those missing girls in iowa this morning. it's been one week since the cousins vanished near a late. attention has been focused lately on the criminal background of one of the girl's parents. an attorney has advised the parents to stop talking to police. >>> a washington...
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i mean the economy is not doing well. but with these gaffes -- the campaign is actually doing pretty well. >> no doubt about that. >> we'll see. that's the news for this half-hour. don't miss our updates on facebook at wnnfans.com. >> and on twitter at abcwnn -- use the #wnnfans. >> comeing up -- more news. we'll be right back. >> announcer: this is abc's "world news now," informing insomniacs for two decades. "world news now," informing insomniacs for two decades.
i mean the economy is not doing well. but with these gaffes -- the campaign is actually doing pretty well. >> no doubt about that. >> we'll see. that's the news for this half-hour. don't miss our updates on facebook at wnnfans.com. >> and on twitter at abcwnn -- use the #wnnfans. >> comeing up -- more news. we'll be right back. >> announcer: this is abc's "world news now," informing insomniacs for two decades. "world news now," informing...
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trust on the economy and perceived economic empathy. most of the movement, among that, that, white men, that is kind of why the demographic reason why romney has seen, you know, so much momentum at his back since debate season started. but obama is still five points ahead, according to time poll in ohio obviously a critical state. but even that is still tight. >> like i said. >> crunching the numbers. >> we'll be here late into the morning on the 7th. >>> to the global economy. asian stock markets are higher as investors kept their sights on upbeat news about china's economy. the dow was down 25 points after the huge selloff the day before. there were a few bright spots. facebook had its best day since the stock debut in may. >>> bank of america is the latest financial institution to be sued over bad mortgages. federal prosecutors are looking for $1 billion in damages. but the suit could ultimate low recover much more than that. the law suit claims that after bank of america bought country wide it made bad loans and stuck taxpayers with
trust on the economy and perceived economic empathy. most of the movement, among that, that, white men, that is kind of why the demographic reason why romney has seen, you know, so much momentum at his back since debate season started. but obama is still five points ahead, according to time poll in ohio obviously a critical state. but even that is still tight. >> like i said. >> crunching the numbers. >> we'll be here late into the morning on the 7th. >>> to the...
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an economic patriotism rooted in the belief that growing our economy begins with a strong and thriving middle-class. >> reporter: while mitt romney reached out to veterans in the critical northern virginia suburbs. >> we will make sure and restore our economy and put people back to work, get rising take home pay again. we are going to make sure we have a military that is second to none. i will do those things. >> reporter: right now the president has the edge in the key battleground states include vag va where he is ahead by 4 points. romney told abc's david muir, he is not deterred by the numbers. >> well i am very pleased with some polls. less so with other polls. frankly at this early stage. polls go up. polls go down. >> reporter: it is not really early. in fact, voting is already under way. voters in iowa started heading to the polls. next tuesday voters in ohio can do the same. that's why the president's latest ad where he is speaking directly to the camera for two minutes looks like a closing argument. >> there will be debates. speeches, and more ads. but if i could sit down wit
an economic patriotism rooted in the belief that growing our economy begins with a strong and thriving middle-class. >> reporter: while mitt romney reached out to veterans in the critical northern virginia suburbs. >> we will make sure and restore our economy and put people back to work, get rising take home pay again. we are going to make sure we have a military that is second to none. i will do those things. >> reporter: right now the president has the edge in the key...
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crowds in virginia that the president has failed america's women, by not sufficiently boosting the economy. and romney promised that if mr. obama is re-elected it will be more of the same. >> i think it is interesting, with two presidential debates gone, the president still hasn't found an agenda for his second term. we have an agenda for our term. and our agenda is going to get this country working again. >> romney also said that over 3.5 million more women are now in pof teverty than when the president took office. up more debate, monday night, in florida, the topic, foreign policy. they estimated 1/5 of the population was watching the second debate last night. >> good to know right? >> it is very good to know. some numbers here. i know you are a cruncher, how many days to the election? >> 19. >> become to back gallup polls, give romney the edge. and there are new stats out that say, well first time, that romney has the hit the 50% mark in the likely voter poll. the president has never hit 50% in the likely voter poll. no candidate who led in mid october with 50% or more, as romney does
crowds in virginia that the president has failed america's women, by not sufficiently boosting the economy. and romney promised that if mr. obama is re-elected it will be more of the same. >> i think it is interesting, with two presidential debates gone, the president still hasn't found an agenda for his second term. we have an agenda for our term. and our agenda is going to get this country working again. >> romney also said that over 3.5 million more women are now in pof teverty...
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by end of the year all that would be triggered and a devastating blow to the economy. hope congress will get its act together to get something done. >> the government report released to day said fiscal tightening such as we discussed is going to lead to economic conditions in 2013 that will be probably be considered a recession. recession. >> yeah. responsibility lies on both parties to get something done now. >> let's work together. >> let's get along. >>> public health experts say the number of west nile virus infections jumped more than 60% in the last week alone. now they're reaching for what they say is their most effective weapon in the battle against the mosquito borne disease. aerial spraying. not everyone is happy with being showered by chemicals for obvious reasons. officials say if they don't spray the outbreak would spread even more. >> we may end up with a larger number of human cases. >> the pain was -- immense. i mean i knew i was in trouble. >> so far this year, more than 1,100 cases of west nile virus have been reported nationwide. that includes 41 peo
by end of the year all that would be triggered and a devastating blow to the economy. hope congress will get its act together to get something done. >> the government report released to day said fiscal tightening such as we discussed is going to lead to economic conditions in 2013 that will be probably be considered a recession. recession. >> yeah. responsibility lies on both parties to get something done now. >> let's work together. >> let's get along. >>>...